Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) Standardized statewide WTW appraisal tool. CDSS contracting with ICF International (ICF) to customize, deploy, and implement tool ($1.4 million). Customized tool for the State of California will be based on the publicly available Online Work Readiness Assessment (OWRA) tool, developed by ICF for the federal (a)(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) is an essential part of CalWORKs welfare-to-work case management and should function as a shared service in the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS), which is the system of record for the CalWORKs program, as expeditiously as possible.

23 Feb 2017 integrate the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) as a service within the SAWS, which is the system of record for CalWORKs in California,  23 Feb 2017 CWDA is requesting support for proposed trailer bill language and funding to integrate the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) as a  The State has adopted the use of the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) to conduct Welfare-to-Work appraisals. The purpose of this handbook is to  4.9 Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). OCAT is designed for use during the WTW participant's initial appraisal. The purpose of the WTW appraisal is to  26 Jul 2016 Initiated from the field starting with Maryland. ▫ Reflective of lessons learned and pilot testing. ▫ Web-based suite of resources, tools, and  24 Feb 2020 Introduction. This section contains information the appraisal and the Online CalWORKs. Appraisal Tool (OCAT). Definition of a. WTW Appraisal. The Online CalWORKS Appraisal Tool (OCAT) is being developed for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) by ICF International to equip welfare 

24 Feb 2020 Introduction. This section contains information the appraisal and the Online CalWORKs. Appraisal Tool (OCAT). Definition of a. WTW Appraisal.

OCAT is a Web-based tool that consists of a detailed comprehensive appraisal of the strengths, barriers, and overall work readiness of CalWORKs participants. OCAT is a tool for CalWORKs Case Managers, Supervisors and Administrators  Online CalWORKS Appraisal Tool (OCAT). Assembly Bill (AB) 74 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2013) implemented the use of a standard appraisal tool in order to  27 May 2014 In March 2014, CDSS contracted with ICF International (ICF) to develop the Online. CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). OCAT will be based on  23 Feb 2017 integrate the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) as a service within the SAWS, which is the system of record for CalWORKs in California, 

The Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) is a comprehensive Web-based application for use by case managers with clients in the CalWORKs program. It streamlines work readiness planning activities, assists case managers with helping clients’ access services, and standardizes the service provision process.

integrate the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) as a service within the SAWS, which is the system of record for CalWORKs in California, as part of the 2017-18 budget. Currently, OCAT is a standalone system that requires county staff to do duplicate data entry, and the lack of integration with SAWS impedes outcome tracking. The State has adopted the use of the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) to conduct Welfare-to-Work appraisals. The purpose of this handbook is to inform staff on the process for conducting an Appraisal under the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 74. Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) Standardized statewide WTW appraisal tool. CDSS contracting with ICF International (ICF) to customize, deploy, and implement tool ($1.4 million). Customized tool for the State of California will be based on the publicly available Online Work Readiness Assessment (OWRA) tool, developed by ICF for the federal The State has adopted the use of the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) to conduct Welfare-to-Work appraisals. The purpose of this handbook is to inform staff on the process for conducting an Appraisal under the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 74. The Bill has changed the flow of Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities.

The State has adopted the use of the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) to conduct Welfare-to-Work appraisals. The purpose of this handbook is to inform staff on the process for conducting an Appraisal under the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 74.

Online CalWORKS Appraisal Tool (OCAT). Assembly Bill (AB) 74 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2013) implemented the use of a standard appraisal tool in order to  27 May 2014 In March 2014, CDSS contracted with ICF International (ICF) to develop the Online. CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). OCAT will be based on 

1 Jan 2018 CalWORKs & Welfare- to-Work. 1. Achieve Expand utilization of Online CalWORKS. Appraisal Tool (OCAT) by December 1,. 2017. • 100% of 

What is OCAT (Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool)? A customized, online, standardized statewide appraisal tool that, when coupled with proper interviewing skills: – Assists case managers with helping clients access services and an appropriate employment pathway – Provides comprehensive client information – Standardizes the appraisal process –

27 May 2014 In March 2014, CDSS contracted with ICF International (ICF) to develop the Online. CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). OCAT will be based on